Reincarnation Paradise Park
Chapter 104 - 72: Violent Poison

Chapter 104: Chapter 72: Violent Poison

At the entrance of the 24th District, due to the great change deep within, over two hundred investigators have arrived here one after another.

Su Xiao took out the store manager’s Kakuhou and handed it to Marude Itsuki.

With so many investigators present, seeing this scene, Su Xiao wasn’t afraid of Washuu Itsuki reneging on his debt.

"Who are the members of the reinforcement team?"

As the captain of the reinforcement team, Su Xiao could now disregard ranking orders for the reinforcement team members, even if the other party was a First-Class Investigator.

As soon as he finished speaking, more than twenty investigators stepped out from the crowd, with some familiar faces among them.

Among these people, the most powerful was Black Basalt, a First-Class Investigator, who, having been lightly injured in the last 11th District operation, was urgently transferred here.

After Black Basalt, Shuuzou Suzuya, Maniwa Haruo, and others stepped out one after another.

Su Xiao was very satisfied with Shuuzou Suzuya’s martial prowess. As long as there’s a suitable Kuingke, this little white hair could totally be used as a First-Class.

As for Maniwa Haruo, a good assistant, but Su Xiao thought it might be difficult for her to leave the 24th District alive unless she has overwhelming luck.

There were also several First-Class, First Level, and Second-Level investigators, all sent by Washuu Itsuki as cannon fodder.

The First-Class Investigators looked solemn and worried, while those First Level and Second Level investigators were eager to try, seemingly unaware of the horrors of the 24th District.

"Are these all of you? After entering the 24th District, I have only one request: no matter what situation you encounter, do not drag others down, even if it means death. Understand?"

Su Xiao’s blunt warning startled the First Level and Second Level investigators.

"Special Agent Bai Ye, how dangerous is the depths of the 24th District?"

A Second Level investigator tentatively asked.

"As long as you’re willing to risk your life, the chances of survival aren’t small."

Su Xiao wasn’t telling the truth; the real situation was that among more than twenty people present, it would be lucky if five returned alive.

He wouldn’t say such morale-dampening words.

"You have ten minutes to organize your equipment, gather in ten minutes."

The thirty members of the reinforcement team weren’t all there yet, as some investigators were still at quite a distance from the 24th District.

Su Xiao wouldn’t wait for them; the main combat forces had arrived, and the strongest not yet there was just a First-Class Investigator.

A First-Class Investigator would just be cannon fodder in the depths of the 24th District, so one more or less didn’t matter.

The reinforcement team’s members began organizing their gear, and Maniwa Haruo came to Su Xiao.

"Special Agent Bai Ye, I have something to say."

"Hmm? What is it?"

Su Xiao was contemplating how to proceed deep into the 24th District when Maniwa Haruo interrupted him.

"If my research is correct, I seem to know the route in the 24th District."

Su Xiao looked at Maniwa Haruo in surprise, aware that the terrain of the 24th District was constantly changing and that she, being only a Second-Level investigator, had at most visited the outskirts after graduation.

"Tell me more."

Although puzzled, Su Xiao wanted to hear what Maniwa Haruo had to say.

"It’s like this, my mother sacrificed herself in the 24th District."

Pausing here, Maniwa Haruo took a deep breath and continued, "So I’m very focused on the 24th District. I also know some information about it. The reason it’s difficult to explore is that the terrain is constantly changing.

Previously, my father had also explored the 24th District and left some hand-drawn maps. Together with the maps published by headquarters, I discovered that there was a certain pattern to the changes in the 24th District."

As Su Xiao listened, he became more intrigued. Could it be that Maniwa Haruo could recognize the routes in the 24th District?

"If you go deep into the 24th District, can you identify the route?"

Maniwa Haruo pondered for a while, nodded, and then shook her head.

"I can roughly recognize the routes for up to an hour, but the routes beyond that have no reference, so I can’t recognize them."

Maniwa Haruo’s answer made Su Xiao’s eyes light up.

"This is a detailed map for going five hours deep into the 24th District, which I drew before and is now useless. Take it for reference."

Having someone who can recognize the route within the 24th District is undoubtedly a good thing. Su Xiao didn’t expect Maniwa Haruo to completely identify the route, just to give a general direction.

As mentioned earlier, the 24th District is funnel-shaped, with the head of the funnel deep inside, making the route increasingly complex as you go deeper. Although headquarters provided Ma Guijiang’s tracker, the correct route still needed to be found.

After ten minutes, the reinforcement squad gathered, neatly standing in front of Su Xiao.

Although Black Basalt’s position was higher than Su Xiao’s, he was now the reinforcement team’s captain and had the authority to order everyone in the reinforcement team.

"Special Agent Bai Ye, the reinforcement team has gathered twenty-seven members, and three are still on their way."

Maniwa Haruo naturally took the role of assistant, having previously been Su Xiao’s little secretary.

"We won’t wait for the remaining three; now I’ll assign your positions. Black Basalt First-Class, you’ll cover the rear."

Su Xiao looked at Black Basalt, a steady and competent old investigator, suitable for dealing with unexpected situations and perfectly suited for covering the rear.

"No problem, Captain Bai Ye."

Black Basalt didn’t put on airs; he understood that if there was infighting now, the reinforcement team would be even more at risk in the 24th District.

"Quasi-Special You Tai, you cover the rear with Black Basalt First-Class.

Tokaji, you and I will take the lead, while Maniwa Haruo stays in the middle..."

Su Xiao placed Black Basalt at the rear. He and Tokaji took the lead, while Maniwa Haruo, despite her unimpressive combat power, could recognize routes and was placed at the center to prevent her, lovely as a flower, from dying too soon. Other investigators were placed in suitable positions.

"That’s roughly the formation; let’s move out."

"Yes."

Su Xiao led from the front, taking more than twenty people into the entrance of the 24th District.

Nearby investigators looked on, seeing the reinforcement team leave.

"What an incredible guy to be taking charge so soon."

Anpu Kiyoko, a First-Class Investigator, watched Su Xiao’s back, her beautiful eyes pondering something.

...

In the underground passage.

Su Xiao learned from the last lesson and this time had ten compasses stored in his storage space.

Last time, both Yuna and Ma Guijiang each had one, but both were lost during battle. This time, Su Xiao brought ten, enough to kick around like a ball.

"It’s been a while since coming here, really looking forward to how many ghouls we’ll encounter this time~. We surely can kill a lot."

Angel Tokaji was all smiles, not nervous at all, as if they weren’t delving into the 24th District but going for an outing.

"Tokaji, is that Kuingke assigned to you by the upper management?"

Su Xiao looked at the two Quinque boxes Shuuzou Suzuya was carrying, a bit puzzled by why CCG higher-ups would be so generous.

"No, these belong to Mr. Shinohara. He’s recovering from injury and lent me his Quinque knowing I was going to the 24th District."

Shuuzou Suzuya raised the two Quinque boxes, rubbing them against his face, showing his liking.

Yukinori Shinohara’s Quinque? Isn’t that ’Xing’? If Shuuzou Suzuya uses ’Xing,’ his strength will greatly increase.

This was undoubtedly good news, as now Shuuzou Suzuya might, in some aspects, be stronger than Black Basalt.

"Drip."

The sound of water dripping came, and Su Xiao immediately moved aside as a drop of dark green liquid fell to the ground, sizzling as it corroded the surface.

It was the fluorescent vine plants on the ceiling of the passage, which secreted highly toxic sap.

"Everyone stay alert, watch out for the plant sap dripping from the ceiling."

As Su Xiao finished speaking, a scream came from the middle of the team.

"Ah~!! Something fell on my head, it hurts, save me."

A Second Level investigator clutched his head, rolling on the ground, wisps of green smoke rising as something corroded his scalp.

Su Xiao pushed through the crowd, quickly reaching the struggling investigator. By the time he arrived, the investigator’s struggles had grown weak.

This Second Level investigator’s eyes turned white, veins bulged on his neck, turning a pale green color.

In less than ten seconds, the investigator had stopped breathing, eyes wide open, mouth agape, a ghastly death.

This bizarre death clearly instilled a bit of fear in the rest of the reinforcement team.

"Keep moving, watch your head."

The reinforcement team continued advancing. Aside from Su Xiao and Shuuzou Suzuya, the other investigators kept a close watch on the ceiling.